Additional Winterization Tip

My post yesterday dealt with protecting HVAC systems that are exposed to the elements during the winter.  Today, I'm moving inside.  I found this wonderful product (which I ordered this morning) that is sure to help all of us with window air conditioning units keep the warm in and the cold out during these blustery winter months.  These are simply called "Air Conditioner Side Panels" and are available from a company called Taylor Gifts (http://www.taylorgifts.com/). 

The description on their site states as follows:

"Air conditioner insulators install quickly over side panels to increase efficiency, decrease noise, keep cool in, heat out and vice versa as seasons change, allowing you to leave your window unit in year round. Save time, money and eliminate strain from heavy lifting. Cut foam for custom fit. Side rails adhere in seconds. Polyurethane foam, 18 x 9 x 1 3/4". Set of two."

If you are interested, they are item number 36356 and are $14.98 for the set of two.  I am anxious to get these installed and I will be posting on how effective they are later on this month.  If they work, then you could easily save the cost of buying them in just a few electric bills.